The action-heavy Far Cry video game series has always been known for its exotic settings: tropical Pacific islands, sun-baked African savannahs, the lush valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

They’re the Guardians of the Galaxy, bi… errr, baby. And with all due respect to super-soldier do-gooders, billionaire playboys in high-tech armour and hunky Norse gods, they’re the best Marvel Cinematic Universe super-team to date.

There are a lot of great things about living in Canada. Free health care, poutine, punishing winters that help build character, soon-to-be-legal marijuana to help us forget punishing winters… the list is as long as the Trans-Canada Highway herself.

When it comes to video game machines, Nintendo has never been afraid to switch things up. A console that resembles a child’s purple lunchbox, motion-sensing controls you vigorously waggle, dual-screen experiences at home and on the go… Mario and pals have always forged their own path.

When I was a but a youngling, my parents searched far and wide to find me a Kenner X-Wing fighter for Christmas. It had wings that would pop open by pressing on R2-D2’s head, it made laser blast sounds at the touch of a button, and my Luke Skywalker action figure fit perfectly in the cockpit.